Simple Doughnuts

Everybody who's anybody loves a good Doughnut, from the smallest child to the fattest police officer and everyone in between. These fried delights have been enjoyed by many since their creation in 1847 by a fifteen year old boy named Hanson Gregory. He claimed that the idea came to him after the middle of his mothers fried cakes always came out soggy, so he asked her to start cutting the middles out and Voila!, the birth of one of the greatest desserts and breakfast delights of all time. Over the years there have been tons of recipes made for all types of variations of Doughnuts, and the following is a simple mixture that turns out quite well.

Ingredients: 2 Tbls. White Vinegar

3 Tbls. Milk

2 Tbls. Butter

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Egg

1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1/4 tsp. Salt 

Powdered Sugar (optional)

Stir the Milk

And Vinegar together, then set aside to thicken for a few minutes

In a medium bowl, cream together the Butter

And Sugar

Beat in the Egg

Then Vanilla Extract until well blended

In a separate container, combine the Flour

Baking Soda

and Salt

Mix half into the Sugar Mixture

Then add in half the Milk mixture 

Alternate back and forth with the Flour mix until blended

Pour the Dough onto a Floured surface

Then roll out to 1/3 inch thickness

Dip the rim of a glass into Flour to keep it from sticking, then use it to start cutting circles into the Dough

Do the same with a smaller glass to cut out the middles

Heat Oil in a pan to 375 F, test to see if its ready by frying one Doughnut

Once the Oil is hot enough, begin frying the Doughnuts until browned on the bottom

Then flip over and continue cooking on the other side until browned

Remove them from the Oil and place on a paper towel covered plate, then sprinkle with the Powdered Sugar or your favorite topping and enjoy while warm

This recipe is easy to make from every day household items and turn out tasty every time. I was hoping to make a Vanilla glaze to dip them in, but couldn't find a recipe that was to my liking.